Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

Gov’t releases 2025 Multi-Hazard Alert System test calendar

The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) on January 2, 2025, released the 2025 schedule for testing the National Early Warning Multi-Hazard Alert System. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Testing the National Early Warning Multi-Hazard Alert System will use sirens and other components of the alert system on the fourth Friday of each month. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Testing the National Early Warning Multi-Hazard Alert System will use sirens and other components of the alert system on the fourth Friday of each month. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) on January 2, 2025, released the 2025 schedule for testing the National Early Warning Multi-Hazard Alert System.

Residents are encouraged to download the calendar to stay informed about upcoming system tests.

The public missive said tests, which will use sirens and other components of the alert system, are scheduled to be conducted on the fourth Friday of each month.

According to the government, “These tests are intended to ensure the system's readiness and functionality.”

Review & practice emergency procedures

It was noted that while no action is required during the scheduled tests, residents are strongly advised to use these occasions to review and practice their home or business emergency procedures.

These include evacuation or shelter-in-place drills with all household or business team members, verifying that emergency supplies are adequately stocked, and testing emergency communication systems.

If assistance is required to develop a comprehensive emergency plan for a home or business or to learn more about the National Early Warning Multi-Hazard Alert System, residents can contact the Department of Disaster Management at (284) 468-4200.

4 Responses to “Gov’t releases 2025 Multi-Hazard Alert System test calendar ”

  • ccc (03/01/2025, 08:46) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Too much meaningless information
  • Howling (03/01/2025, 14:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    My dog howls along with the monthly siren so is he part of the Multi-Hazaed Alert System??
  • Fascinating (03/01/2025, 19:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    How many salaries, huge new building and we have a highlighted calendar, no doubt the whole department will receive a productivity bonus for this amazing achievement, a siren test once a month for an unspecified threat now we’re all off for a free lunch , did anyone remember to copy the weather forecast from the internet oh don’t worry we’ll publish that tomorrow once we’ve checked it was what they expected.


Create a comment


Submit comment

Create a comment

Submit comment
Disclaimer: Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) welcomes your thoughts, feedback, views, bloggs and opinions. However, by posting a blogg you are agreeing to post comments or bloggs that are relevant to the topic, and that are not defamatory, liable, obscene, racist, abusive, sexist, anti-Semitic, threatening, hateful or an invasion of privacy. Violators may be excluded permanently from making contributions. Please view our declaimer above this article. We thank you in advance for complying with VINO's policy.

Follow Us On

Disclaimer: All comments posted on Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) are the sole views and opinions of the commentators and or bloggers and do not in anyway represent the views and opinions of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online and its parent company.